Ottawa Weather in April

What's the weather like in Ottawa (Ontario) in April 2024?

The climate in Ottawa during April can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

April is in the spring in Ottawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Ottawa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Nightly temperature 0.4°C 32.7°F
Average temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 2.9°C 37.2°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ottawa with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Ottawa

Ottawa average temperature in April

April rainfall

Ottawa average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Ottawa average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ottawa in April 2024.

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Ottawa weather stats

Ottawa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: February 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -6.6°C 20.1°F
Wettest month: July 88mm 3.5ins
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